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10th grade archaeology research
Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint
Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint presents students to some of the most famous archaeological discoveries in the world today.The PowerPoint can be used to inspire students to a future in archaeology and can also be used for further research on the discoveries presented.Discoveries presented include: Southern Africa Rock Art, Pyramids at Giza, Tutankhamen, Rosetta Stone, Ruins of Old Zimbabwe, Mammoth Bone Huts, Paleolithic Art in Europe, Otzi the IceMan, Bronze Age Barrows, King Minos and t
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4th - 10th
THE GIANT SEA MINK - EXTINCT OR NOT? UPDATED 2023-12-15
UPDATED 2023-12-15Back in 1962 biologist Wright, Bruce S. in his book "Wildlife Sketches - Near and Far" wrote about the Giant Sea Mink of Fundy. He really believed the Giant Sea Mink still existed on Campobello Island and the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay. This Resource File covers some of the information on this species in that area.A mounted specimen photo was presumed to be the "Campobello" mount. The caption reads: The sea mink - one of the few mounted specimens in the world.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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AP Human Geography Diffusion of Languages Worksheet with Key
This is an independent research based assignmentAPHG Topics 3.7 and also 3.8, 3.6, and 3.5 obviously heavy focus on languagesStudents are to use online resources to explore the variety of language families, their distribution and why they are distributed that way. Also what leads some languages to be so commonly used? How might a language for example, being on the internet be a source of diffusion or at least preservation?There is a key to guide you although the answers aren't exhaustive
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9th - 12th
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Dinosaur Research Project - 3D Models - PBL
Engage your students in project-based learning!This resource guides students through conducting a 3D Model research report on one of 10 featured dinosaurs (Velociraptor, Pteranodon, Tyrannosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, Troodon, Giganotosaurus, Bracchiosaurus, or Deinonychus). After choosing a dinosaur to focus on, students are asked to conduct research using the Internet and books to answer research questions (on the back of the 3D model). Next, students are asked to share their
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4th - 10th
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Mystery Skull Evaluation - Inquiry Based Lesson
Turn your social studies students into mini-paleoanthropologists with this inquiry based lesson! It all starts with a fossil...a mystery fossil. Students view an online 3D model of a REAL fossil skull of an early hominid (JUST LIKE ACTUAL ARCHEOLOGISTS) and evaluate that fossil along with data sheets. They'll compare the 3D model of the mystery fossil with 3D models of the Homo sapiens, Neanderthalensis, Homo erectus, Homo habilis and Australopithicus while learning about the features of each
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5th - 10th
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Anthropology - garbology!
This engaging hand-on activity is designed help your students understand the archaeology of contemporary trash (garbology!) through an exploration of their own trash. Anthropology - garbology! works well as homework, a distance-learning activity or an in-class activity. Your students read about three fascinating garbology projects, sort, organize and analyze their own trash, and then write a report of their research, just as an archaeologist would. This package comes ready to use. It contains ev
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Astronomy: How two civilizations tracked time using the sun and moon
This learning module introduces students to the following prehistoric structures created and used to mark time by following the movement of the sun and moon: a 3-slab rock structure found high on Fajada butte in New Mexico built by the Anasazi and termed the Anasazi Sun Dagger, and a more expansive site, the Kokino Megalithic Observatory, found in Macedonia. Activities include determining the altitude/azimuth of solar events, comparing anasazi building orientation to lunar and solar events, an
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt, Word Search Puzzle Worksheet, No Prep Sub Plan, Fun research
Ancient Egypt, Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Has 1 word search with 28 words.Words are from left to right, right to left, up to down and down to up in the word searches.Children across all age groups just love word search challenges. Excellent revision tool, learning spellings, and useful for Early finishers, Homework packet, Sponge activity and Sub plans.May be used for continued activities according to the teacher.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Cemetery Visit: Forensic Science Home Assignment
This assignment is designed for digital learners to visit a cemetery. The assignment requires students to classify, observe, document, and more. A virtual cemetery visit is also part of the assignment. This product is in 2 formats. Word (2 pages) and Google Docs (2 pages). The word document and the Google Doc are identical. Although, this was created for digital learners it can also be assigned in the traditional setting. Safety considerations are included in this assignment. Students a
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4th - 12th
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Evolution of a Species - 3D project
This project is designed to be a culminating activity. They will use what they have learned about physical adaptations, sexual selection, evolutionary history, speciation events, and patterns in macroevolution to complete the assignment. Students will apply these concepts to the success story of a particular species of yours or of their choosing. Following their research, students will design and create a a 3-D model depicting the evolution of their organism.
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9th - 12th
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CSI: Can You Solve these Historical Murder Mysteries? Series VI
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Early Modern History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Example
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Invisible Ink Power Point
This Power Point file accompanies the "Invisible Ink Lab" that is also available on my website. The seven slides describe the three classes of invisible inks: heat-released, chemical released, and fluorescing. The presentation also tells students how to release each of the types of inks and gives them further information on "steganography" the science of invisible inks. The student worksheets are contained in the "Invisible Ink Lab" sold separately.
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5th - 10th
Evidence of Evolution
LOVE THIS DOCUMENT! An easy way to introduce evolution or organize quick research. Post around the room and have students record 2-5 facts per page into a Graphic Organizer Give 1 topic to each table and have them evaluate the text and share out key pointsAllow students to select 3-5 to read that interest them then select 1 to dive deeper through independent researchAssign the Examples of Evidence 2-page document to assess mastery of the types of evidence for evolution. Enjoy!
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Archaeology Worksheets Word Search and Crosswords
Archaeology-themed word search and crossword puzzles are a fun and educational way to introduce students to the fascinating world of archaeology. These printable worksheets can be used as standalone activities or as part of a larger unit on archaeology and ancient civilizations. The word search puzzles feature vocabulary words related to archaeology, such as excavation, artifact, and stratigraphy, while the crossword puzzles challenge students to think critically about archaeological concepts an
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7th - 10th
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HISTORICAL MYSTERY - THE MAINE NORSE/VIKING PENNY - Is it Real or Not?
Did the Norse/Vikings really travel this far south? Perhaps your class can solve this mystery!!!As you can see in this presentation, the Maine Norse Penny has been recognized as authentic. In fact the Maine State Museum makes the following statement: "Minted in Norway between A.D. 1065 and 1080, this small silver coin was excavated at the Goddard site, a large prehistoric Indian trade village in Penobscot Bay, Maine. It is thought to be evidence of an extensive northern native trade networ
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Distance Learning: Archaeoastronomy & Student Choice (No Starting Resources)
This self-contained Depth & Complexity Icon package can serve as a cross-curricular blend between science and history - with an emphasis on student choice - or as a standalone practice on research, reflection, and communication. Students choose the Archaeoastronomy Site they wish to study and the medium by which they want to express their understanding, then research and share out to teammates. All notes (from both student research and the share-out portion) can be taken in the built-in grap
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-3
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic Real Life Rock Assignment/Project
Believe it or not, many of the rocks/minerals you are learning about in class are used in your very own house. Some are used cosmetically, while others are used for structural purposes. For this assignment, students will explain how they will rebuild either the kitchen or bathroom using the rocks and minerals they learned about in class. This assignment is a nice way for students to relate rocks and minerals to everyday life and also practice good writing skills. The download will include a thor
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7th - 10th
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Create a Future Species Project Evolution Unit MS-LS4-2 HS-LS3-1
This project is great for students to show what they know at the end of our Evolution Unit or Lessons. Included are: Explanation, Teacher Notes, Student Instructions, Outlines, Student Examples, Teacher Examples, and Rubric. Students use a futuristic habitat and create a species. Choose a species that is in the current habitat and evolve it into a species that could survive the future habitat. There are many opportunities for differentiation and alteration to fit your needs (this will take prep
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6th - 10th
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HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Ancient Hominid - Digital Research Project
Originally, this was a project that was researched online and then drawn onto card-stock paper but times have changed and digital may be the best bet for this day and age. I also included a printable version of this project just in case you have students who prefer to be more hands on.Students use Smithsonian’s Human Family Tree website as a credible resource as they find information about early hominids, including their skull features, diet, pinpointing locations on Earth where they lived, time
Evolution: Human Origins - Science Worksheet Printable or Google
How did humans become what they are today? That is exactly what this video guide attempts to help students understand. The video is an attractive presentation that explains human origins and an overview of evolution. It is very interesting and engaging for students who are just beginning to learn about human evolution and anthropology. The video is 10 minutes long. This assignment should take about 45 minutes and can be done in class, as a sub plan or as a flipped classroom homework assignmen
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7th - 10th
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Understanding Culture & Virtual Field Trip -- Pompeii & Herculaneum
Take your students from the textbook and drop the right in the center of Pompeii using Google maps! Built as a hybrid of Virtual Field Trip and Webquest, tge Goal is to expose students to the ruins of Mount Vesuvius while also asking to dig into both scientific and historic documents of the event. Start by introducing students to Culture as a whole before diving into how to uncover culture in archeological sites. Then, with the power of Google Streetview, students can step right into history!Th
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8th - 10th
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Rocks and Minerals
a research project for Rocks and Minerals
What is the name of the scale used to define the hardness of a mineral?
If a mineral is rubbed on a white tile it leaves a:
What is the hardest mineral?
What is the softest mineral?
I found my information:
Draw and color a picture of the rock cycle.
Research Notes by: ________________________________
Teacher: _________________
List the 3 types of rocks and give an example.
Write one interesting fact about rocks and minerals?
How is a rock formed?
What
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Can you Meet These History Challenges of the 21st Century? Series IV
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Medieval History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Examples in
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY WRITING PROMPT: STONEHENGE & THE RING OF BRODGAR
These monumental circles are heavy, and a mystery in archaeology. Many theories have surfaced how the ancients moved these heavy stones!. This is a graded writing prompt. The rubric is at the teacher's discretion. Have a great year of learning. Thanks for visiting the House of The Three Dinosaurs!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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